Saturday, September 21, 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Atlanta Falcons sign wide receiver Julio Jones to three-year, $66 million contract extension
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| Julio Jones photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Friday, Jones signed a 3 year, $66 million contract with Atlanta, including $64 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22 million. The new deal makes the 30-year-old the highest paid wide receiver in the league.
Jones also set a record for the most guaranteed money in a NFL contract for a non-QB with 97 percent of his contract guaranteed.
Jones was drafted by the Falcons in the first round with the sixth overall pick in 2011. Since that time he has been a six time Pro Bowler, two time First Team All Pro, two time Second Team All Pro, two time NFL receiving yards leader, and the 2015 NFL receptions co-leader.
In his eight year NFL career Jones has amassed 704 receptions for 10,762 receiving yards and 52 receiving touchdowns.
The new deal locks the Alabama alum in place through the 2023 season.
Antonio Brown cut by Oakland Raiders, signed by the New England Patriots
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| Antonio Brown photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Saturday, Brown signed a one year, $15 million contract with the New England Patriots, including $9,000,000 guaranteed.
Brown was traded to the Raiders this offseason where he signed a $30 million deal. His time in Oakland was filled with controversy and problems from the start.
Brown suffered extreme frostbite on the soles of his feet after entering a cryogenic chamber without proper foot attire. This forced him to miss training with his teammates.
Brown next created a stir when his preferred helmet of choice was banned by the league. He threatened to retire from the league over the issue. After twice being denied his petition to play with an older unapproved helmet, Brown found a new helmet as well as an endorsement deal.
Finally the 31 year old missed walk throughs and was fined by the team. He posted the notification on his Instagram and was later confronted by general manager Mike Maock. After an extremely heated exchange where Brown had to be restrained, the team threatened to suspend him. He publicly apologized for his actions, but the team suspended him anyway. This led to the cancellation of his guaranteed money. Brown immediately asked for his release from the team, which the Raiders obliged on Saturday. Several hours later the Patriots signed the Pro Bowler to a deal.
Many have speculated that Brown's actions over the last few weeks may have been calculated in order to get out of his deal with Oakland. However this is unlikely since the termination of his Raiders contract meant the loss of $30 million guaranteed for just $9 million guaranteed with New England.
The addition of Brown gives the Patriots three of the best receivers in the league with Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman.
New England Patriots sign cornerback Jonathan Jones to a three year contract extension
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| Jonathan Jones photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Friday Jones signed a three year, $21 million contract with the Patriots, including $13 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7 million.
The 25-year-old was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted rookie out of Auburn in 2016. Since that time the 2x Super Bowl champion has amassed 98 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions.
The new deal will keep Jones in New England through the 2022 season.
Miami Dolphins sign offensive tackle Jesse Davis to a contract extension
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| Jesse Davis photo courtesy: Associated Press |
Dolphins have continued to make big moves in the early part of the season.
On Friday, Jesse Davis signed a three year, $15 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $8.5 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5 million.
Davis was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie out of Idaho in 2015 but would be cut before the start of the season. He would sign with Jets in January 2016 but be cut in August. He signed with the practice squad in November of that year but would be cut two weeks later. He would sign with the Dolphins practice squad shortly after his departure from the Jets.
Davis made the Dolphins 53-man roster in 2017 and was named the starting right guard. He became the starting left guard in 2017. In his four year NFL career Davis has played in 32 games, starting 26.
The new deal locks the 27-year-old in Miami through the 2022 season.
The new deal locks the 27-year-old in Miami through the 2022 season.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Dallas Cowboys sign Ezekiel Elliott a six year contract extension
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| Ezekiel Elliott photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Wednesday, Elliott signed a six year, $90 million contract with the Dallas, including a $7.5 million signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15 million.
The 24-year-old was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the first round in 2016 by the Cowboys. Since that time he has been a 2x NFL rushing yards leader, 2x Pro Bowler, 1x Second Team All Pro and 1x First Team All Pro.
In his three year NFL career the veteran rusher has amassed 868 rushes for 4,048 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns along with 135 receptions for 1,199 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
The new deal locks Elliott in place through the 2026 season.
Jared Goff signs four year contract extension with Los Angeles Rams
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| Jared Goff photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Tuesday, The 2x Pro Bowler signed a 4 year, $134 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $110 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $33.5 million.
The 24-year-old was drafted first overall by the Rams in 2016. Since that time he has led the team to a Super Bowl and amassed 72 passes for 9,581 passing yards and 65 passing touchdowns along with 79 rushes for 175 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
The new deal locks Goff in place through the 2024 season.
Jaguars sign linebacker Myles Jack to four year contract extension
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| Myles Jack photo courtesy: Getty Images |
Jack signed a 4 year, $57 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $33 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14.25 million.
The 24-year-old was drafted in the second round by the Jaguars in 2016. Since that time he has amassed 221 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
The new deal locks veteran linebacker in with the Jaguars through the 2023 season.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Roster cut downs bring massive changes around the league
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| Jadeveon Clowney photo courtesy: Associated Press |
Biggest moves came from the Dolphins who traded offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills to the Texans and linebacker Kiko Alonso to the Saints.
Texans traded defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to the Seahawks who sent them defensive end Jacob Martin, defensive end Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 third-round pick.
Bills released running back LeSean McCoy who was quickly signed by the Chiefs.Chiefs then traded running back Carlos Hyde to the Texans for for offensive tackle Martinas Rankins. Vikings cut wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and signed wide receiver Josh Doctson. Seahawks released defensive tackle Earl Mitchell. Patriots released QB Brian Hoyer who was quickly signed by the Colts. Bengals claimed running back Samaje Perine. Packers claimed QB DeShone Kizer. Redskins claimed running back Wendell Smallwood.
Su’a Craven was cut by the Broncos.Captain Munnerlyn was cut by the Bills. Torrey Smith was cut by the Panthers. Jerick McKinnon placed on IR by 49ers Orlando Scandrick was cut by the Eagles. Graham Gano placed on IR by Panthers. Green Bay
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Patriots tight end Lance Kendrick suspended first game on 2019 season
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| Lance Kendricks photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Saturday NFL Network announced that the 31-year-old had been suspended for the first game of the 2019 season for violation of the league's policy and program on substances of abuse. Kendricks received probation in July for a 2017 marijuana possession charge in which he pleaded no contest.
Kendricks isn't the first Patriots tight end to be suspended. Earlier this offseason Benjamin Watson was suspended for the first four games of the 2019 season for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs.
Kendricks is on the bubble of making the team's 53-man roster.
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller out for the season with torn ACL
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| Lamar Miller photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Sunday ESPN announced that the 28-year-old had suffered a torn ACL and would be out for the season.
Miller was carted off the field during the first quarter of the Texans matchup versus the Cowboys on Saturday night. The team feared the worst which was confirmed on Sunday morning.
Miller has been Texans leading rusher since 2016. His loss puts immense pressure on recently acquired running back Duke Johnson and veteran running back Taiwan Jones. With roster cutdowns just one week away Texans also have the option of acquiring a veteran rusher off waivers.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck retires from the NFL
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| Andrew Luck photo courtesy: Getty Images |
On Saturday ESPN reported that the 29-year-old had informed the Indianapolis Colts that he was retiring from the NFL. Luck proceeded to hold a press conference shortly after the Colts third preseason game confirming the news and advising it was a very difficult decision but repeated battles back from injury had taken their toll on him both mentally and physically.
The Stanford alum was a 4x Pro Bowler, 2014 NFL passing touchdowns leader and 2018 NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Despite his on-field success, Luck was plagued by injuries including a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined the entire 2017 season. The shoulder had been an issue since 2015. His recent leg injury only added for his decision to leave the game now.
In his seven year NFL career Luck started 86 games and amassed 2,000 passes for for 23,671 passing yards and 171 passing touchdowns along with 332 rushes for 1,590 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.
Luck will have to pay back the Colts over $12 million in bonus money for retiring now. His announcement leaves quarterback Jacoby Brissett as the team's starting quarterback. Brissett was traded to the Colts by the Patriots in 2017. Brissett has played 20 games for Indianapolis, starting 15.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Linebacker Paul Worrilow retires from the NFL
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| Paul Worrilow photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Saturday the 29-year-old announced his retirement from the NFL. The stunning announcement came just one day after he signed with the Baltimore Ravens.
Worrilow was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted rookie out of Delaware in 2013. He spent four years in Atlanta before signing with the Lions in 2017. He spent one year in Detroit before signing with the Eagles in 2018. He would spend one year in Philadelpia before his release this offseason.
In his six year NFL career the 6'/230 pound veteran has amassed 415 tackles, four sacks, 11 pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two interceptions.
New York Jets sign wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo
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| Quincy Adeboyejo photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Thursday NFL Network reported that the Jets signed wide receiveer Quincy Adeboyejo.
The 24-year-old was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted rookie out of Ole Miss in 2017. He was signed to the team's practice squad in September of that year and promoted to the active roster that December. He spent the 2018 season on the physically unable to perform list and was waived by Baltimore this offseason.
In a subsequent move the Jets released wide receiver J.J Jones. Jones played in the final game of the 2018 season for the Jets but his spot on the 53-man roster this season wasn't guaranteed.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung indicted for felony cocaine possession
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| Patrick Chung photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Thursday ESPN reported that the 32-year-old was indicted in New Hampshire on a felony cocaine possession charge.
Chung was indicted on August 8th for an incident that took place on June 25th in Meredith, New Hampshire. Meredith Police were called to Chung's home for a service call and during the course of the call obtained evidence that led to the possession charge.
Chung was drafted by the Patriots in the second round in 2009. He has spent all but one season of his playing career in New England.
He is due in court on August 28th for the charges.
Eagles trade defensive tackle Bruce Hector for Cardinals safety Rudy Ford
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| Rudy Ford photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Thursday ESPN reported that Philadelphia had traded defensive tackle Bruce Hector for Arizona Cardinals safety Rudy Ford.
Hector was unlikely to make the 53-man roster as the Eagles are deep at the defensive tackle position. The trade for Ford gives the team more depth behind starting safeties Malcolm Jenkins, Rodney McLeod and Andrew Sendejo. Ford will compete with Jonathan Cyprien, Tre Sullivan, Trae Elston and Deiondre Hall for a spot behind those three.
Ford was a sixth round pick by the Cardinals in 2017. In his two year NFL career the 24-year-old has played in 23 games, starting one and amassed 14 tackles.
Wide receiver Michael Crabtree signs one-year deal with Arizona Cardinals
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| Michael Crabtree photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Wednesday NFL Network reported that Crabtree signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Crabtree was drafted with the 10th overall pick in the first round by the 49ers in 2009. He would spend six years in San Francisco before signing with the Raiders in 2015. He spent three seasons in Oakland before signing with the Ravens in 2018. He spent one season in Baltimore before being released this offseason.
In his nine year NFL career the veteran pass catcher has amassed 633 receptions for 7,477 receiving yards and 54 receiving touchdowns.
The signing comes the same day the team released wide receiver Kevin White.
Houston Texans offensive tackle David Steinmetz out for the season with broken ankle
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| David Steinmetz photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Wednesday ESPN reported that the 24-year-old was out for the season with a broken ankle. He underwent surgery Wednesday night to repair the damage.
Steinmetz was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie out of Rhode Island in 2018. He was released and signed by the Texans to their practice squad last November.
The offensive lineman was the second-string right tackle for the team and was playing for a chance at the 53-man roster this season.
Defensive tackle Damon Harrison signs one year extension with Detroit Lions
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| Damon Harrison photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Wednesday NFL Network reported that 30-year-old signed a one year $11 million extension with the Lions.
Detroit acquired Harrison in a trade with the Giants last October. In his 10 games with the team he made 50 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
The veteran defensive lineman was signed by the Jets as an undrafted rookie in 2012. He spent four years with the Jets before signing with the Giants in 2016. He spent part of three seasons with the Giants before the trade last season.
In his six year NFL career the First Team All Pro has amassed 436 tackles, nine sacks, four forced fumbles, seven pass deflections and one interception.
The new deal locks Harrison in with the Lions through the 2021 season.
New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland suspended first four games of 2019 season
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| Brandon Copeland photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Wednesday ESPN reported that 28-year-old had been suspended the first four games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing drugs.
The loss of Copeland first four games is a blow to the team's defense who lost linebacker Avery Williamson for the season with a torn ACL.
Copeland played in all 16 games for the Jets last season. In his six year NFL career the veteran defender has amassed 65 tackles, 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
Copeland will be available to practice and play for the remainder of the preseason but with the Jets on bye week in Week 4, he won't' be available to hit the field in the regular season until Week 6 against the Cowboys.
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